Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub is a Researchers And Facilities

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?

Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

Q: Who is eligible for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program?

To be eligible for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program, you must: • Belong to a black community organization or consortium. • Collaborate with a post-secondary or accredited educational institution in Canada.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?

You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

Q: Where is the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub available?

The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program is available the province of ON.

Q: Are Black Canadians eligible for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program?

Yes, Black Canadians are eligible to apply for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program.

Last Update: August 25, 2025

ON, Canada

Conducts research to advance Black entrepreneurship in Canada

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Partnering and Collaboration

Eligible Industries

Educational services
Other services (except public administration)
Public administration

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, supports large-scale research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada to identify ecosystem gaps and challenges. While it does not offer direct funding to businesses, related program streams provide loans of up to $250,000 and support services to Black business owners for mentorship, business training, and financial planning.

Financing terms and conditions

The BEP Loan Fund provides loans of up to $250,000 for Black business owners and entrepreneurs.

Activities funded

Conducting large-scale qualitative and quantitative research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada.
Mapping Black business ecosystems across the country.
Identifying key gaps and challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 172,000

Surveying Black tech startups to assess funding barriers and needs

$ 196,000

Mapping Black-owned retail businesses and local ecosystem players

$ 85,000

Focus group study on Black women entrepreneurs and mentorship

$ 120,000

Comparative analysis of Black food businesses’ access to supply chains

$ 93,000

Studying youth entrepreneurship programs and their impact on Black youth

$ 245,000

Developing an open data portal on Black business funding success

Eligibility

The applicant must be a partnership between a Black-led community organization (or consortium of Black community organizations) and a post-secondary or other accredited educational institution in Canada.

Who is eligible?

Non-profit organizations led by members of Black communities
Business and entrepreneur support organizations
Innovation centers
Incubators and accelerators
Organizations supporting social purpose businesses or cooperatives

Eligible geographic areas

Canada

Additional information

The Knowledge Hub is led by Carleton University's Sprott School of Business in partnership with Dream Legacy Foundation.
The Knowledge Hub provides publicly accessible research to inform and support Black entrepreneurship in Canada.
The program is part of the broader Black Entrepreneurship Program, a Government of Canada initiative.
The Ecosystem Fund and Knowledge Hub calls for concepts are currently closed and not accepting new applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.